Seth at Thurston Personal Training has helped me overcome physical limitations I had been struggling with for the past five years. After years of dealing with injuries that doctors and physical therapists struggled to explain, treat, or resolve, Seth has helped me make progress I once thought was out of reach. I genuinely believe Seth is the key to unlocking your body's potential. Whether you're 20 or 80 years old, he has the knowledge, patience, and experience to help you improve. He's incredibly personable, easygoing, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. He takes the time to understand your individual needs, tailoring both your workouts and nutrition to your body and your goals. What sets Seth apart is his ability to push you beyond what you thought you were capable of while teaching you to train smarter, not just harder. He doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach, and his dedication to helping you improve is evident in every session. I can't recommend Seth highly enough. He's made a tremendous difference in my quality of life, and I'm incredibly grateful for the progress I've made working with him.
Thurston Personal Training
Thurston Personal Training at a glance
Google reviewers rate Thurston Personal Training 4.9 out of 5 based on 192 reviews, with the owner responding to 17% of them. Clients frequently cite personalized workout and nutrition plans, body scanning technology, and significant weight loss or strength gains as key benefits. However, low-star reviews describe negative experiences involving perceived lack of attention in group settings, unprofessional behavior toward beginners, and unexplained termination of service without adequate communication.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 192 reviews (95% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 192 Google reviews (173 with written comments, 12 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 17% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
- Service: Athletic Trainer serving Phoenix, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
Star ratings
192 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars18395%
- 4 stars42%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star53%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 173 written reviews
- Praise17793%
- Complaints137%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Would recommend6132%
- Staff & attitude5529%
- Quality & results2714%
- Honesty & trust189%
- Speed & response147%
- Communication84%
- Price & value74%
What customers talk about
We read 173 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“If you’re looking for a results-driven fitness program with expert guidance and real accountability, I highly recommend Thurston Personal Training.”
“Stephen is the best trainer i've ever had i am never going back to a box gym like LA Fitness ive seen more gains here than ever and I truly feel like…”
“He's incredibly personable, easygoing, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.”
“I had such a great experience with Thurston Personal Training!”
“I had an awful trainer that was more obsessed with some ultra-tiny violin he had than actually spending time training.”
“I genuinely believe Seth is the key to unlocking your body's potential.”
“I knew I needed help, but I didn't expect the results to happen as fast as they did.”
“The inches are slowly dropping off due to the excellent guidance from Seth and all of the other trainers.”
“…ling with injuries that doctors and physical therapists struggled to explain, treat, or resolve, Seth has helped me make progress I once thought was o…”
“I lost 20 pounds in 4 months, It is worth every penny not only because of the results but the high quality care that is provided and the great atmosph…”
People customers mention
- Seth 77 reviews
- Stephen 13 reviews
- Aaron 8 reviews
- Nate 6 reviews
- Trainers 3 reviews
- Thompson 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 192 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Seth of Thurston Personal Training takes fitness and his clients' success seriously. He truly wants his clients to understand the goal and the steps necessary to reach it. He not only has a fully-equipped gym, but also incorporates a nutrition app and 3D body scanning for precise measurements. He recently developed his own product line of nutritonal supplements, too! While there is the option for 1:1 training, there are other plans where he is training more than 1 client at a time. What really sold me is Seth's character. He is a man of integrity who wants to offer the best in service and satisfaction. He wants his clients to have a good understanding of what they need to do to achieve results. I needed exercises that would support recovery of frozen shoulder and Seth delivered! Love the convenient location, too, at the 51 and Bell Rd. A million thanks to Seth for being a quality trainer and trusted business that I feel confident recommending to others.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
Thank you so much for the glowing five-star review and for recommending Thurston Personal Training. I'm thrilled the gym, nutrition app, 3D body scanning, and supplement line helped, and that the exercises supported your frozen shoulder recovery. I appreciate your recognition of the training options, convenient 51 and Bell Rd location, and my commitment to honest, client-focused service — I look forward to continuing to support your progress and anyone you refer.
Highly recommended. My wife and I trained with TPT for almost a year. Collectively we lost over 80 pounds and regained our health! Seth is a consummate professional, easy-going, super-relatable, and extremely knowledgeable. His complete, private gym made my wife feel comfortable to be there.
- Price assessment: Great price
Thank you so much for the strong recommendation and for sharing your success story. We’re thrilled that both of you regained your health and lost over 80 pounds training with Seth. He’ll be glad to hear you found him professional, relatable, and knowledgeable, and we’re happy the private gym helped your wife feel comfortable. We appreciate your trust and look forward to supporting your continued progress.
Sensational results and experience!
Thank you, Ronald! We’re thrilled you had a sensational experience and are delighted with the results. Your feedback means a lot to our team. We look forward to serving you again.
I recently completed four months of training with Seth at Thurston Personal Training, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From day one, Seth took the time to understand my fitness and nutrition goals and created a personalized program that pushed me in all the right ways. Every session was challenging, motivating, and focused, and his coaching kept me energized and committed the entire time. At just four months, I reached my initial goals and feel stronger and healthier. If you’re looking for a results-driven fitness program with expert guidance and real accountability, I highly recommend Thurston Personal Training.
Thank you so much for the kind review, Geoff. We’re thrilled Seth’s personalized program helped you reach your goals in just four months and that each session kept you motivated and stronger. We’ll be sure to pass your praise along to Seth — it means a lot to know our coaching and accountability made a real difference. If you’re ready for new goals, we’d love to help plan the next phase of your training.
I started at 140 lbs, and after 6 months of training I gained 40 lbs of muscle. In most exercises, my strength doubled and my physique has gotten way better, I went from skinny fat to muscular and athletic. 5/5
Christian, thank you for sharing your incredible progress and for the 5-star review. We’re thrilled you gained 40 lbs of muscle, doubled your strength, and transformed your physique in six months. Your dedication and consistency made those results possible, and we’re proud to have been part of your journey. We look forward to helping you reach your next goals.
Where do I start? Seth’s program has changed my life. The back and leg pain I had for 10 years prior to this program has been eliminated and I’m the strongest I have ever been! I tried different PTs all over the valley, including doing my own strength training workouts. I also went to chiropractor, did acupuncture, scraping, cupping, dry needled— you name it. It was all pretty much the same exercises without actually getting to the root cause. After going through an assessment with Seth, he pointed out all the postural and mechanical inefficencies that I had, and suggested that this was the root cause and he could help. And he was more than right! Now I’m stronger than ever before, and am able to play competitive tennis again! My energy is drastically increased, I’m so much more confident, and my body looks and feels better than it did when I was 18! All the trainers here are TPT really care and listen to you, and are soo patient with my hundreds of questions! haha I can’t thank TPT program enough and all the trainers that made such a huge impact in my life. Thank you all!!
I knew I needed to lose weight and get in shape, but I had tried everything—keto, intermittent fasting—without a clear plan. That changed when I met Seth. He gave me a structured workout program tailored to my goals and preferences, created a personalized meal plan, and even helped me work around an old shoulder injury. Now, I’m in the best shape of my life. The results speak for themselves, and I highly recommend Thurston Personal Training to anyone seeking a life-changing transformation!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Nutrition consulting
Jared, thank you for the fantastic review and for trusting Seth and Thurston Personal Training with your transformation. We're thrilled the tailored workouts, personalized meal plan, and shoulder-friendly approach helped you get into the best shape of your life. Hearing that the results speak for themselves and that you'd recommend us means a lot. We look forward to supporting your continued progress.
I recently came in for an assessment because I was genuinely excited to start training and commit to improving my fitness. Unfortunately, after the assessment, I received a message saying that I “wouldn’t be happy with the in-person program,” without any explanation. When I followed up to understand the reasoning, I didn’t receive a response. That experience was disappointing and left me feeling dismissed, especially since I was motivated and ready to begin. Clear communication and feedback are really important, particularly for someone new or looking for guidance. Situations like this can be discouraging and may turn people away from pursuing their fitness goals. I hope the team can improve on providing more transparency and follow-up for future clients.
Hey Irina, we help each client at the highest level and put our heart and soul into helping them achieve the transformation they’ve always wanted. Because of that unfortunately we can’t accept everyone but those we do accept get outstanding results. As we mentioned in our reply your expectations wouldn’t be a good fit for our program. That is why we offer a free assessment to see where you are at, what you would need to reach your goals and see if you are a good fit. We wish you good luck on achieving your goals and finding the right fit for you.
In 3 months time I lost 15 lbs, 8” overall and gained muscle mass at age 70 because of Seth’s nutrition consulting and strength training and my persistence. I’ve worked with some really good personal trainers on and off for 20 years and Seth is the best. I’ve learned from his knowledge and his encouragement kept me motivated. I would recommend Thurston Personal Training to anyone who wants to take their health seriously.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Nutrition consulting, Service not listed
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Margaret! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. If there’s anything we can help with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Business details
- Address: 3624 E Bell Rd A, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Phone: (623) 980-3485
- Website: thurstonpersonaltraining.com
- Service area: Phoenix, AZ